| 14.009 ~ 0273 ~ Bucculatrix thoracella ~ Lime Bent-wing | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species in the southern half of Britain, found in ancient woodland containing lime. Montgomeryshire Status Discovered in the north of the county at Breidden Hill in 2016 - only the 6th record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 6-8mm. Confusion species A fairly distinctive species. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Ancient woodland and rides containing the foodplant. Foodplant Small-leaved and common lime Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms irregular mine then a small blotch. Pupates in the leaf litter. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by JEG, 24th Sept 2016, Breidden Hill |
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